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M1026
mitigates
T1601.001
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict administrator accounts to as few individuals as possible, following least privilege principles. Prevent credential overlap across systems of administrator and privileged accounts, particularly between network and non-network platforms, such as servers or endpoints."}
M1026
mitigates
T1558.001
attack
id
{"description":"Limit domain admin account permissions to domain controllers and limited servers. Delegate other admin functions to separate accounts."}
M1026
mitigates
T1556.007
attack
id
{"description":"Limit on-premises accounts with access to the hybrid identity solution in place. For example, limit Entra ID Global Administrator accounts to only those required, and ensure that these are dedicated cloud-only accounts rather than hybrid ones.(Citation: MagicWeb)"}
M1026
mitigates
T1546.003
attack
id
{"description":"Prevent credential overlap across systems of administrator and privileged accounts.(Citation: FireEye WMI 2015)"}
M1026
mitigates
T1003.001
attack
id
{"description":"Do not put user or admin domain accounts in the local administrator groups across systems unless they are tightly controlled, as this is often equivalent to having a local administrator account with the same password on all systems. Follow best practices for design and administration of an enterprise ne...
M1026
mitigates
T1059
attack
id
{"description":"When PowerShell is necessary, consider restricting PowerShell execution policy to administrators. Be aware that there are methods of bypassing the PowerShell execution policy, depending on environment configuration.(Citation: Netspi PowerShell Execution Policy Bypass)\n\nPowerShell JEA (Just Enough Admi...
M1026
mitigates
T1056.003
attack
id
{"description":"Do not allow administrator accounts that have permissions to modify the Web content of organization login portals to be used for day-to-day operations that may expose them to potential adversaries on unprivileged systems."}
M1026
mitigates
T1550.002
attack
id
{"description":"Limit credential overlap across systems to prevent the damage of credential compromise and reduce the adversary's ability to perform Lateral Movement between systems."}
M1026
mitigates
T1601.002
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict administrator accounts to as few individuals as possible, following least privilege principles. Prevent credential overlap across systems of administrator and privileged accounts, particularly between network and non-network platforms, such as servers or endpoints."}
M1026
mitigates
T1542
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper permissions are in place to help prevent adversary access to privileged accounts necessary to perform these actions"}
M1026
mitigates
T1136
attack
id
{"description":"Limit the number of accounts with permissions to create other accounts. Do not allow domain administrator accounts to be used for day-to-day operations that may expose them to potential adversaries on unprivileged systems."}
M1026
mitigates
T1495
attack
id
{"description":"Prevent adversary access to privileged accounts or access necessary to replace system firmware."}
M1026
mitigates
T1606.002
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict permissions and access to the AD FS server to only originate from privileged access workstations.(Citation: FireEye ADFS)"}
M1026
mitigates
T1563.002
attack
id
{"description":"Consider removing the local Administrators group from the list of groups allowed to log in through RDP."}
M1026
mitigates
T1134
attack
id
{"description":"Limit permissions so that users and user groups cannot create tokens. This setting should be defined for the local system account only. GPO: Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: Create a token object. (Citation: Microsoft C...
M1026
mitigates
T1543.002
attack
id
{"description":"The creation and modification of systemd service unit files is generally reserved for administrators such as the Linux root user and other users with superuser privileges. "}
M1026
mitigates
T1136.001
attack
id
{"description":"Limit the number of accounts permitted to create other accounts. Limit the usage of local administrator accounts to be used for day-to-day operations that may expose them to potential adversaries."}
M1026
mitigates
T1003.005
attack
id
{"description":"Do not put user or admin domain accounts in the local administrator groups across systems unless they are tightly controlled, as this is often equivalent to having a local administrator account with the same password on all systems. Follow best practices for design and administration of an enterprise ne...
M1026
mitigates
T1556.004
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict administrator accounts to as few individuals as possible, following least privilege principles. Prevent credential overlap across systems of administrator and privileged accounts, particularly between network and non-network platforms, such as servers or endpoints."}
M1026
mitigates
T1003.004
attack
id
{"description":"Follow best practices for design and administration of an enterprise network to limit privileged account use across administrative tiers.(Citation: Tilbury Windows Credentials)"}
M1026
mitigates
T1059.009
attack
id
{"description":"Use of proper Identity and Access Management (IAM) with Role Based Access Control (RBAC) policies to limit actions administrators can perform and provide a history of administrative actions to detect unauthorized use and abuse."}
M1026
mitigates
T1559
attack
id
{"description":"Modify Registry settings (directly or using Dcomcnfg.exe) in `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\\\SOFTWARE\\\\Classes\\\\AppID\\\\{AppID_GUID}` associated with the process-wide security of individual COM applications.(Citation: Microsoft Process Wide Com Keys)\n\nModify Registry settings (directly or using Dcomcnfg.e...
M1026
mitigates
T1505.001
attack
id
{"description":"Do not allow administrator accounts that have permissions to add component software on these services to be used for day-to-day operations that may expose them to potential adversaries on unprivileged systems. "}
M1026
mitigates
T1055.008
attack
id
{"description":"Utilize Yama (ex: /proc/sys/kernel/yama/ptrace_scope) to mitigate ptrace based process injection by restricting the use of ptrace to privileged users only. Other mitigation controls involve the deployment of security kernel modules that provide advanced access control and process restrictions such as SE...
M1026
mitigates
T1599.001
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict administrator accounts to as few individuals as possible, following least privilege principles. Prevent credential overlap across systems of administrator and privileged accounts, particularly between network and non-network platforms, such as servers or endpoints."}
M1026
mitigates
T1003.007
attack
id
{"description":"Follow best practices in restricting access to privileged accounts to avoid hostile programs from accessing sensitive information."}
M1026
mitigates
T1134.001
attack
id
{"description":"Limit permissions so that users and user groups cannot create tokens. This setting should be defined for the local system account only. GPO: Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: Create a token object. (Citation: Microsoft C...
M1026
mitigates
T1003.006
attack
id
{"description":"Do not put user or admin domain accounts in the local administrator groups across systems unless they are tightly controlled, as this is often equivalent to having a local administrator account with the same password on all systems. Follow best practices for design and administration of an enterprise ne...
M1026
mitigates
T1556
attack
id
{"description":"Audit domain and local accounts as well as their permission levels routinely to look for situations that could allow an adversary to gain wide access by obtaining credentials of a privileged account. (Citation: TechNet Credential Theft) (Citation: TechNet Least Privilege) These audits should also includ...
M1026
mitigates
T1021.007
attack
id
{"description":"Limit the number of high-privileged domain and cloud accounts, and ensure that these are not used for day-to-day operations. Ensure that on-premises accounts do not have privileged cloud permissions and that isolated, cloud-only accounts are used for managing cloud environments.(Citation: Protecting Mic...
M1026
mitigates
T1601
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict administrator accounts to as few individuals as possible, following least privilege principles. Prevent credential overlap across systems of administrator and privileged accounts, particularly between network and non-network platforms, such as servers or endpoints."}
M1026
mitigates
T1053.002
attack
id
{"description":"Configure the Increase Scheduling Priority option to only allow the Administrators group the rights to schedule a priority process. This can be configured through GPO: Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: Increase schedulin...
M1026
mitigates
T1552
attack
id
{"description":"If it is necessary that software must store credentials in the Registry, then ensure the associated accounts have limited permissions so they cannot be abused if obtained by an adversary."}
M1026
mitigates
T1563
attack
id
{"description":"Do not allow remote access to services as a privileged account unless necessary."}
M1026
mitigates
T1563.001
attack
id
{"description":"Do not allow remote access via SSH as root or other privileged accounts."}
M1026
mitigates
T1059.001
attack
id
{"description":"When PowerShell is necessary, consider restricting PowerShell execution policy to administrators. Be aware that there are methods of bypassing the PowerShell execution policy, depending on environment configuration.(Citation: Netspi PowerShell Execution Policy Bypass)\n\nPowerShell JEA (Just Enough Admi...
M1026
mitigates
T1021.001
attack
id
{"description":"Consider removing the local Administrators group from the list of groups allowed to log in through RDP."}
M1026
mitigates
T1053.006
attack
id
{"description":"Limit access to the root account and prevent users from creating and/or modifying systemd timer unit files. "}
M1026
mitigates
T1136.002
attack
id
{"description":"Limit the number of accounts with permissions to create other accounts. Do not allow domain administrator accounts to be used for day-to-day operations that may expose them to potential adversaries on unprivileged systems."}
M1026
mitigates
T1021.003
attack
id
{"description":"Modify Registry settings (directly or using Dcomcnfg.exe) in `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Classes\\AppID\\{{AppID_GUID}}` associated with the process-wide security of individual COM applications.(Citation: Microsoft Process Wide Com Keys)\n\nModify Registry settings (directly or using Dcomcnfg.exe) in...
M1026
mitigates
T1059.008
attack
id
{"description":"Use of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) systems will limit actions administrators can perform and provide a history of user actions to detect unauthorized use and abuse. TACACS+ can keep control over which commands administrators are permitted to use through the configuration of authe...
M1026
mitigates
T1218.007
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict execution of Msiexec.exe to privileged accounts or groups that need to use it to lessen the opportunities for malicious usage."}
M1026
mitigates
T1505
attack
id
{"description":"Do not allow administrator accounts that have permissions to add component software on these services to be used for day-to-day operations that may expose them to potential adversaries on unprivileged systems."}
M1026
mitigates
T1548.003
attack
id
{"description":"By requiring a password, even if an adversary can get terminal access, they must know the password to run anything in the sudoers file. Setting the <code>timestamp_timeout</code> to 0 will require the user to input their password every time <code>sudo</code> is executed."}
M1026
mitigates
T1651
attack
id
{"description":"Limit the number of cloud accounts with permissions to remotely execute commands on virtual machines, and ensure that these are not used for day-to-day operations. In Azure, limit the number of accounts with the roles Azure Virtual Machine Contributer and above, and consider using temporary Just-in-Time...
M1026
mitigates
T1558.003
attack
id
{"description":"Limit service accounts to minimal required privileges, including membership in privileged groups such as Domain Administrators.(Citation: AdSecurity Cracking Kerberos Dec 2015)"}
M1026
mitigates
T1558
attack
id
{"description":"Limit domain admin account permissions to domain controllers and limited servers. Delegate other admin functions to separate accounts.\n\nLimit service accounts to minimal required privileges, including membership in privileged groups such as Domain Administrators.(Citation: AdSecurity Cracking Kerberos...
M1026
modified
2024-12-18 18:44:23.306000+00:00
attack
date
M1026
name
Privileged Account Management
attack
string
M1026
rdf:type
Mitigation
attack
enum
{"version":"1.2"}
M1026
url
https://attack.mitre.org/mitigations/M1026
attack
url
M1027
created
2019-06-06 21:10:35.792000+00:00
attack
date
M1027
description
Set and enforce secure password policies for accounts to reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access. Strong password policies include enforcing password complexity, requiring regular password changes, and preventing password reuse. This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Windows Systems: ...
attack
string
M1027
domain
enterprise-attack
attack
string
M1027
mitigates
T1599.001
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1078.004
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that cloud accounts, particularly privileged accounts, have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network. Passwords and access keys should be rotated regularly. This limits the amount of time credentials can be used to access resources if a credential is compromised without your kn...
M1027
mitigates
T1556.005
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that <code>AllowReversiblePasswordEncryption</code> property is set to disabled unless there are application requirements.(Citation: store_pwd_rev_enc)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1552.002
attack
id
{"description":"Do not store credentials within the Registry."}
M1027
mitigates
T1550.003
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords."}
M1027
mitigates
T1552.004
attack
id
{"description":"Use strong passphrases for private keys to make cracking difficult."}
M1027
mitigates
T1558.002
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure strong password length (ideally 25+ characters) and complexity for service accounts and that these passwords periodically expire.(Citation: AdSecurity Cracking Kerberos Dec 2015) Also consider using Group Managed Service Accounts or another third party product such as password vaulting.(Citation:...
M1027
mitigates
T1599
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.003
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1558.003
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure strong password length (ideally 25+ characters) and complexity for service accounts and that these passwords periodically expire.(Citation: AdSecurity Cracking Kerberos Dec 2015) Also consider using Group Managed Service Accounts or another third party product such as password vaulting.(Citation:...
M1027
mitigates
T1078
attack
id
{"description":"Applications and appliances that utilize default username and password should be changed immediately after the installation, and before deployment to a production environment.(Citation: US-CERT Alert TA13-175A Risks of Default Passwords on the Internet) When possible, applications that use SSH keys shou...
M1027
mitigates
T1552
attack
id
{"description":"Use strong passphrases for private keys to make cracking difficult. Do not store credentials within the Registry. Establish an organizational policy that prohibits password storage in files."}
M1027
mitigates
T1110.004
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1110.002
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1550
attack
id
{"description":"Set and enforce secure password policies for accounts."}
M1027
mitigates
T1187
attack
id
{"description":"Use strong passwords to increase the difficulty of credential hashes from being cracked if they are obtained."}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.006
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1556
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that <code>AllowReversiblePasswordEncryption</code> property is set to disabled unless there are application requirements.(Citation: store_pwd_rev_enc)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.002
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1558.004
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure strong password length (ideally 25+ characters) and complexity for service accounts and that these passwords periodically expire. Also consider using Group Managed Service Accounts or another third party product such as password vaulting. (Citation: AdSecurity Cracking Kerberos Dec 2015)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.004
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1072
attack
id
{"description":"Verify that account credentials that may be used to access deployment systems are unique and not used throughout the enterprise network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1003
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.005
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1078.003
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.007
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that root accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.008
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that root accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1078.001
attack
id
{"description":"Applications and appliances that utilize default username and password should be changed immediately after the installation, and before deployment to a production environment. (Citation: US-CERT Alert TA13-175A Risks of Default Passwords on the Internet)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1601
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1110.001
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1555.001
attack
id
{"description":"The password for the user's login keychain can be changed from the user's login password. This increases the complexity for an adversary because they need to know an additional password."}
M1027
mitigates
T1563.001
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure SSH key pairs have strong passwords and refrain from using key-store technologies such as ssh-agent unless they are properly protected."}
M1027
mitigates
T1563
attack
id
{"description":"Set and enforce secure password policies for accounts."}
M1027
mitigates
T1078.002
attack
id
{"description":"Implement and enforce strong password policies for domain accounts to ensure passwords are complex, unique, and regularly rotated. This reduces the likelihood of password guessing, credential stuffing, and other attack methods that rely on weak or static credentials."}
M1027
mitigates
T1555
attack
id
{"description":"The password for the user's login keychain can be changed from the user's login password. This increases the complexity for an adversary because they need to know an additional password.\n\nOrganizations may consider weighing the risk of storing credentials in password stores and web browsers. If system...
M1027
mitigates
T1110.003
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1558
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure strong password length (ideally 25+ characters) and complexity for service accounts and that these passwords periodically expire.(Citation: AdSecurity Cracking Kerberos Dec 2015) Also consider using Group Managed Service Accounts or another third party product such as password vaulting.(Citation:...
M1027
mitigates
T1110
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies.(Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1555.003
attack
id
{"description":"Organizations may consider weighing the risk of storing credentials in web browsers. If web browser credential disclosure is a significant concern, technical controls, policy, and user training may be used to prevent storage of credentials in web browsers."}
M1027
mitigates
T1601.002
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies. (Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1201
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure only valid password filters are registered. Filter DLLs must be present in Windows installation directory (<code>C:\\Windows\\System32\\</code> by default) of a domain controller and/or local computer with a corresponding entry in <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Lsa\...
M1027
mitigates
T1021
attack
id
{"description":"Do not reuse local administrator account passwords across systems. Ensure password complexity and uniqueness such that the passwords cannot be cracked or guessed."}
M1027
mitigates
T1555.005
attack
id
{"description":"Refer to NIST guidelines when creating password policies for master passwords.(Citation: NIST 800-63-3)"}
M1027
mitigates
T1021.002
attack
id
{"description":"Do not reuse local administrator account passwords across systems. Ensure password complexity and uniqueness such that the passwords cannot be cracked or guessed."}
M1027
mitigates
T1003.001
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that local administrator accounts have complex, unique passwords across all systems on the network."}
M1027
mitigates
T1552.001
attack
id
{"description":"Establish an organizational policy that prohibits password storage in files."}